Health Behavior, Communication, Nutrition

This unit integrates behavior-change strategies, effective health communication, and evidence-based nutrition topics to prepare students for client-centered practice. Students will learn to modify health behaviors, convey accurate nutrition information, assess popular ‘superfoods,’ recognize eating disorder indicators, and locate domestic and international support resources.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze theories and evidence-based strategies for modifying health behaviors and design a client-centered 6-week behavior-change plan with measurable goals and evaluation metrics
• Apply health communication principles to develop culturally and age-appropriate educational materials, producing one written handout and one oral presentation tailored to a specific client population
• Evaluate the scientific evidence and nutrient profiles for ten commonly promoted ‘superfoods’ and justify evidence-based recommendations for their inclusion or exclusion in meal planning
• Demonstrate recognition of signs and red flags for eating disorders and identify appropriate referral pathways and resources, documenting at least three local and three international supports